Abhrak Bhasma
Abhrak Bhasma is a classical Ayurvedic formulation that is prepared by the use of abhrak ash or calcined mica ash for treating and managing a lot of health anomalies. This potent mineral formulation is blessed with the ability of pacifying the Tridoshas, i.e. Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Being a powerful Rasayani dravya or ingredient, Abhrak bhasma not only provides adequate energy to carry out various activities but also has a calming effect on both the mind and body.
Description of Abhrak –
Abhrak is a powerful mineral compound which comprises of minerals such as silicon, iron, calcium, magnesium, and potassium. It also contains aluminum, sodium, titanium, cholrine and phosphorus in traces.
Chemical Formula Of Abhrak – K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(F,OH)2
According to Ayurveda, Abhrak is classified into four types, which are Pinak, Naag, Manduk, and Vajra. Again, it can also be categorized according to the available colors into four types, i.e. Yellow, White, Red and Black.
Ingredients –
Purified Abhrak or mica is the main ingredient of Abhrak Bhasma. 72 Plant juices, liquid extracts, and decoctions are used during the preparation of Abhrak bhasma.
Properties –
• Anti-atherosclerosis
• Antacid
• Anti-depressant
• Anti-inflammatory
• Aphrodisiac
• Cardio-tonic
• Powerful cellular regenerator
• Heart tonic
• Energy booster
• Hematogenic
• Hepato-protective
• Nervine stimulant
• Immunomodulator
• Digestive stimulant
Dosage –
Abhrak Bhasma dosage should not exceed from 750 mg per day in adults and 250 mg per day in children under age 10.
▪︎ Dosage in children
• Age 0 to 1 year: 15 mg to 30 mg twice a day
• Age 1 to 10 year: 30 mg to 125 mg twice a day
▪︎ Dosage in Adults 125 mg to 250 mg twice a day or thrice a day
Benefits –
• Hypertension
Abhrak Bhasma is generally used with Mukta Pishti in heart patients and in the management of mild hypertension. This combination effectively lowers both systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
• Heart Diseases
Abhrak Bhasma provides strength to heart muscles, normalizes heart size, improves blood supply to the heart parts and it is beneficial in angina pectoris.
• Intra Uterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)
Ayurvedic doctors recommend using Abhrak Bhasma along with sitopaladi churna and Praval Pishti.
This mixture is advised to use with milk or honey. This mixture helps to promote the health and increase the weight in developing fetus.
• Tuberculosis
Abhrak Bhasma is useful in tuberculosis along with swarna bhasma and chyawanprash.
• Chronic Cough
Ayurvedic doctors recommend Abhrak Bhasma in a chronic cough due to its effectiveness to decrease the frequent a cough attacks.
• Asthma
It strengthens the respiratory system and lungs, so it improves the overall health of asthmatic patients.
• Impotency
Its effects in erectile dysfunction remain stable and it is proved effective medicines for long-term benefits.
• Oligospermia
Abhrak Bhasma is one of the ayurvedic medicines, which are used to assist other medicines to treat oligospermia. It gives stable effects and improves motility and quality.
• Mental Health
It reduces mental stress, anxiety, depression, and sadness. It provides beneficial nutrients to the brain and strengthens nerves and brain tissue.
Some people suffer from frequent vertigo attacks, sweating, palpitation, uneasy feeling, and mental irritability. In all these conditions, Abhrak Bhasma is a drug of choice in Ayurveda.
• Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Abhrak Bhasma prevents memory loss and precludes the damage to nerves and neurons. It enhances memory, so it is beneficial in memory loss, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease.
• Epilepsy
It reduces epilepsy attacks. The regular use of Abhrak Bhasma is advised in epilepsy at least for 2 to 4 years.
• Anemia
Abhrak Bhasma is used to treat anemia because of its Hematogenic property.
• Digestive system problems
Abhrak Bhasma corrects acid production in the stomach and soothes the mucosal membranes of the gastrointestinal tract. It heals the ulcer and kills the Helicobacter pylori bacteria.
Side effects –
Although this herbo-mineral formulation has been studied and researched extensively and is extremely beneficial in treating various health conditions, it is still necessary to consume the formulation in the prescribed amount as suggested by the ayurvedic practitioner or doctor.
An excess of it can lead to contraindications including –
• acute bleeding disorders
• ulcerative conditions
• increase in heart rate
Abhrak bhasma should not be given to patients with kidney impairment, kidney failure or patients who are on dialysis. This is because any kind of mineral has to be excreted through kidneys and consumption of Abhrak might exert more load on the kidney leading to worsening of the disease.
It is also strictly suggested for children, pregnant women and lactating mothers to avoid consuming this medication without doctor’s supervision.
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